Author Ambush with J.D. TYler and the Alpha Pack

J.D. Tyler is an award-winning, former Golden Heart finalist, multi-published author who developed a lucrative side business in the third grade writing and illustrating ten-page stories, then charging classmates twenty-five cents each to buy them, she discovered a calling that would last a lifetime.Breathing life into the colorful characters crowding her head and sharing their dark, decadent world with her readers proved a temptation too powerful to resist. She is now an active member of the Romance Writers of America, she’s been a finalist in the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence and has captured the HOLT Medallion Award of Merit (Woo Hoo…You go J.D.!!!!).

When she isn’t writing, J.D.’s idea of a good time certainly isn’t cleaning house (sniff), bungee jumping (not in this lifetime, or the next), or camping (her idea of “roughing it” is a slow bellboy). She enjoys reading, being pampered like the diva she is, and spending time with her awesome family. She lives in Texas with her own dashing hero and two teenage children.

J.D. Tyler writes for New American Library under three pseudonyms (Jo Davis, J.D. Tyler and Jo Carlisle). Whether this is due to an overdose of ambition or a multiple personality affliction, she’ll never tell.What we do know is that no matter the name she chooses to write under every book she writes is smokin' hot and leaves you craving more.Let us give you some in depth detail about J.D.'s multiple pseudonyms and the amazing tales she tells.

J.D. Tyler, likes to write dark, sexy paranormal romance and has a huge thing for shifters, vampires, the Fae, and just about everything else that goes bump and grind in the night. She can’t get enough of those dangerous supernatural heroes, and the fun of creating her own was just too much temptation to resist… so she didn’t.

J.D. doesn’t do self-denial.

J.D.'s newest creation is the Alpha Pack, which currently consists of one book "Primal Law", and one enovella, "Black Magic".The second full length novel "Savage Awakening" will be released on Tuesday, April 3., followed by "Black Moon" on December 4, 2012.If you are not yet familiar with the ALPHA PACK series, we've posted the synopses of the books below to keep you up to par.

ALPHA PACK series

Founded by a group of former Navy SEALS, the Alpha Pack is a top-secret team of wolf shifters with Psy powers tasked with eliminating the most dangerous predators in the world. But the gift of their abilities comes at a price…

After a massacre decimates half his team and leaves him crippled, Jaxon Law must relearn how to fight—and battle the anger and guilt threatening to overwhelm him. But when he rescues a beautiful woman who reawakens his primal instincts, Jax is unprepared for the dangers that lie ahead.

On the run from her employer, brilliant lab assistant Kira Locke has evidence that leads the Alpha Pack on a hunt for someone targeting human civilians with Psy abilities. And as Jax and Kira circle both the killer and each other, Jax will have to decide if the deep connection he feels with Kira is worth breaking the ultimate shifter rule—because bonding with Kira means putting his abilities at risk, and they might be the only tools he has to keep his mate alive…

A terrible storm is coming, and Alpha Pack's newest man will face not only a battle within himself, but a war on the horizon that could end them all...

Sorcerer/Necromancer/black panther shifter Kalen Black and Dr. Mackenzie Grant battle a lethal enemy and come together in an explosion of passion. One night will set in motion dire consequences not only for the couple, but for the entire Pack...

This novella is the beginning of Kalen and Mackenzie's story, to be concluded in December 2012 with their full-length book, BLACK MOON.

After a mission goes wrong, Aric Savage is taken prisoner. Half-dead and despairing, he makes a stunning discovery: his Pack mate Micah Chase, who was reported dead, is a fellow captive. When the Alpha team goes into full-rescue mode, accompanying them is an absolute stunner with sable hair—and a spine of solid steel.

LAPD officer and Psy Dreamwalker Rowan Chase has one priority: her brother Micah’s recovery. Still, she can’t help but be drawn to Aric, the ruggedly handsome wolf shifter who pleasures her as no man ever has—however fleeting their affair is destined to be. But when Aric’s life is endangered, Rowan must ask herself what she’s willing to sacrifice in the name of love, for the man fated to be her Bondmate.

LIVE CHAT REMINDER- J.D. will be chatting with us LIVE, over in the LITERAL ADDICTION Chatroom from 2-3pm EST (1-2pm CT, 12-1pm MDT and 11am-12pm PDT)

Today we have a special surprise for you.J.D. Tyler agreed to let Chelle and I interview the boys from the ALPHA PACK again.You can imagine how excited we were!!

So, withour further ado, let's get started……..

Our 2nd Super Secret Classified Interview with

The Men of ALPHA PACK…

Our readers loved the transcript of our last meeting with the men of Alpha Pack and luckily we left on really good terms with an open invitation to come back(you can read the transcript of our last meeting with them HERE).When we got wind of what was going down with the guys we immediately called to see if we could steal some of their time for another interview.

For our new readers, the Alpha Pack is a group of former Navy SEALS whose main objective is to rid the world of the most dangerous human and non-human predators out there. Like most former SEALS and military men, these guys are thrill seekers, search out danger, and are WAY sexy!They’re also shifters AND magickal [insert lustful sigh here] – each harboring very specific and special psy talents:

•Nick Westfall is the leader of the Pack, a born white wolf, Empath and Pre-Cog.

•Jaxon Law is a turned wolf, RetroCog (sees the history of an object by touching it) and Timebender.

•Aric Savage is a turned wolf, Telekenetic and Firestarter.He’s also a pilot.

•Hammer is a born grey wolf and Tracer (he teleports).He’s also former FBI.

•Zander Cole is a turned black wolf and Healer.

•Ryon Hunter is a turned silver wolf and Channeler (he sees and talks to the dead)

•Kalen Black is a Sorcerer, Necromancer and uses his magick to shift into a black panther

Now that we’ve got all of our new readers up to speed on the guys, let’s get to the transcript so you can find out what’s new with the Alpha Pack.Please keep in mind, however, that while we were given clearance once again to share this interview with you, we were also warned again that all information is Top Secret and must be treated with the utmost respect.

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[Like last time, we’re picked up by what we’ve come to lovingly call the ‘Secret Service Drones’ (a silent, average looking, yet very large man in a black suit) and driven to an undisclosed location in a nondescript white van with blacked out windows..Also like last time, when we arrive, the van pulls around a structure and we can feel that we are going downhill, underground, and into a garage of sorts.We’re let out and walk across the parking garage, through the electric & biometric locked doors and back to the compound’s Rec Room again.Unlike last time however, the guys are waiting for US.]

Michelle:(runs into Carla’s back & grunts)Geez woman, watch where you’re walking!(looks up)Oh, sorry.(looks to Carla and whispers)Yeah, I would have stopped short too.(shares a secret smile and looks back up) Hi gentleman.How are things?Long time no talk.

Nick: (warmly)Carla and Michelle, it’s great to have you back. Have a seat.

[We walk over to the loveseat that the guys have graciously left open for us and take a seat]

Michelle:Thank you for letting uscome back to talk with you all.

Carla:Yes, we’re humbled by the trust and weknow that now isn’t the best time so we really appreciate it.

Nick: It’s been a tough few months for my team, but we’re always happy to visit with you both. We trust you not tolet the cat—or the wolf—out of the bag, so to speak. (smiles)

Carla:Speaking of trust, Hammer, still not willingto tell us your real name?(smirks)

Hammer: Well, I could tell you, but you knowwhat they say… (gives an evil grin)

Michelle:Hey, it was worth a try!(laughs)So, how has everyone been?We’re SO sorry about Aric by the way.

Carla:Yes, our hearts go out to you… (shakes head)Do you guys have any leads?Any plans on where to start or how to attack the search?

Jax: (expression filled with guilt and regret)We do have a lead or two that Nick’s contact, General Jarrod Grant, is helping usrun down. I’d rather not say much, in case it doesn’t pan out. But trust me, we’d betterget him out of Orson Chappell’s clutches fast, or… (Jax can’t finish that thought, and looks away)

Jax: She’s fantastic and we couldn’t be happier! I’m damned lucky to have snared a woman like her.(shakes his head in wonder, ignoring Ryon, who makes gagging noises) She had a lot to do today, now that she and Sariel are working together in Block R. Thanks for asking.

Carla:How are things going with the former residents of Block R?

Michelle: Ooh yes, I’d love to sayhi to Chup-Chup and Sariel.

Nick: They’re doing pretty well, considering the challenges some of them are facing. Chup has almost stoppedbiting (smirks at Jax, who frowns at the unpleasant memory), and Belial is making progress in working on his social skills.

Carla: Oh, right—Belial is the Basiliskshifter who tries to seduce everyone in sight.

Nick: Yeah. He’s a real pain in the ass. But he’s improving. Once our new rehab center is built and we hire andtrain more staff, we’ll be better equipped to help them all. Especially Raven DeLuca.

[Carla and Michelle know that Raven is the would-be Alpha Pack team member who’s been stuck in wolf form for over five years, ever since many of the guys were Navy SEALS and were first turned by rogue wolf shifters in Afghanistan. Raven is out of his mind and is kept chained in a cell in Block R, as much for his own protection as for the others’.]

Michelle:I’m so sorry he hasn’t made any progress sincethe last time we talked. I’m sure he’ll get well once the new center is going.

[It’s a sad subject and Michelle quickly moves on to happier thoughts.]

Michelle:(gives Kalen a flirty smile that iscompletely unconscious) So Kalen, what’s up with the big bad after you? Any idea what orwho it might be?

Kalen: Oh, I have an idea all right. And if it’s who we suspect, I’m in big trouble, and so is the whole team. At leastMackenzie is safe, though… (he trails off as his friends give him smirks, which he ignores)

Carla:(gives Michelle a knowing look & an eyebrow raise)Oh, and where’s the lovely Mackenzie? (looks back to Kalen)

Kalen: The doc’s probably in the infirmary, working as usual. How should I know? It’s not like we’re joined at the hip. (shrugs casually, though he’s not fooling anyone)

Carla:(snickering) Sure, if that’sthe story you’re going with…

[Kalen grins sheepishly as Ryon elbows him in the ribs]

Michelle:Zander, Ryon. Anything newand exciting with you two?

Ryon: I’m just working on trying to block some of the spirits that are constantly following me around.Most of the time I can’t hear what they’re saying and can’t figure out what they want, and so I don’t have a clue how to help them.

Michelle:(sympathizing) Poor baby. I can’t imagine howstressful that must be, having ghosts follow you around all the time.

Ryon:(reveling in the attention) Thanks, sweetheart. It’s a tough gift to have, but I manage.

Zander: Oh, for cryin’ out loud! Seeing spirits can’t be nearlyas hard as having to heal your stupid ass every time you get a boo-boo.

Ryon:(scowling at his friend) Excuse me, but I think broken ribs and other internal injuries from being almost skewered by one of those huge bat-like bastards counts as slightly more than a boo-boo. Jerk.

Carla:Boys, boys! We know you all have tough jobs. (the pair settles down) Well, we don’t want to keep youany longer than necessary; we know you have a lot going on. Thanks so much for talking with us again today.Our readers will be thrilled to get the inside scoop.

Michelle:No, we don’t want to keep you from your search for Aric, but we really do appreciate you taking time forus.Is there anything that you’d like us to take back to our readers?

Jax: Just that I know it’s my fault Aric was taken, and we’re doing everything we possibly can to bring him home safe and sound, in one piece. We miss that snarky SOB like wenever thought possible. (clears his throat before he gets too emotional)

[A chorus of agreement and talking ensues as things are wrapped up. Kalen breaks the silence with a shout over the other guys’ heads…]

Michelle:(turns bright red) Oh my…How did you hear about that? (clears throat, stands up straight again and looks Kalen right in the eye)For your information it’s in the wash becauseI just wore it.If you’d like to come back to the hotel with me I can let you dig through my lingerie to see it. (gives a saucy smile and an eyebrow raise)

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Wow... wait a minute while i calm down after that interview!! lol (clears throat)

That was brilliant brilliant brilliant!I'm giggling like a schoolgirl here after reading that alpha pack interview :D I looooooove Nick <3 Thank you Ms Tyler for the bio and character interview and the giveaway :) I'm now gonna go read Primal Law again! lol

I loved that character interview I read the 1st one too, so good :) I just finished Primal Law after I saw my daughter reading it! :) She noticed straight away when it was gone off her bookshelf :D lol Can't wait for the 2nd book :) Thanks for the contest and interview :)

Thank you ladies and hotties of Alpha Pack for a great interview. So much fun to see them outside the stories. Loved Primal Law and looking forward to Savage Awakening and future books! lfacchini(at)tampabay(dot)rr(dot)com

Hi J.D. Just loved the interview with the boys...I got Primal Law about a month ago but haven't got to read it yet. The cover was so hot I had to buy it! Definitely pushing it to the front of my tbr pile:) Thanks for the awesome giveaway...good luck everyone!

Hi J.D.! I just want to say that I bought the first book in the series just yesterday and I can't wait to get started on it. Loved the interview with the boys. Thanks for the fantastic giveaway! bpatrick64113@sbcglobal.net

This looks like a great series. I do love a good paranormal series and would love to read more about the Alpha Pack. Thank you for the great giveaway.Junemanning_j2004 at yahoo dot com(it is a J after the _)